Outback Holidays - Getting There -

There are so many ways to get to Queensland's Outback - regardless of whether you want to take the wheel, or sit back and enjoy the ride.

Most of Queensland's Outback is accessible by family sedan, and towns are usually no more than two hours apart. For the off-road enthusiast, there are plenty of opportunities to go bush and explore secret attractions, taking forgotten roads meandering through spectacular Outback scenery.

Or, if you want to leave the car at home, let someone else get behind the wheel. You can travel by coach with Greyhound Australia to all major Outback centres along the Overlander's Way from Townsville to Mount Isa, and on the Matilda Highway from Cunnamulla to Karumba.

If the romance of train travel lures you, Queensland Rail offers you a journey aboard one of three authentic Outback trains: the Spirit of the Outback to Longreach, the Westlander to Charleville and the Inlander from Townsville to Mount Isa.

For those short on time, or for that business holiday, regular flights operated by QantasLink, Qantas and MacAir Airlines service many regional centres.

To make the most of your visit, it's also a great idea to join a local tour which will provide the benefit of a local's knowledge and give access to areas you can't get to yourself.

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